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Reboot II

"What was even more impressive was to sit down with this bunch and turn them loose to do the songs in whatever way fit their artistic vision. The fun part was we weren’t chasing the original recordings or arrangements or our versions." (Ronnie Dunn [Brooks & Dunn] / billboard.com, September 16, 2024)

Wranglers

"On February 18, 2001, Dale Earnhardt Sr., considered one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, dies at the age of 49 in a last-lap crash at the 43rd Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida. After being cut from his car, Earnhardt, whose tough, aggressive driving style earned him the nickname “The Intimidator,” was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead of head injuries." (history.com / A&E Television, November 13, 2009)

Some Help

"To be honest, I often have to remind myself that this isn’t just a Morgan Wallen song. Which isn’t to say that it doesn’t feel like a Post song too, or that his contributions are negligible, but this song is so firmly in the sonic lane that Wallen established with the title tracks of his Dangerous and One Thing at a Time albums." (Andrew Unterberger / billboard.com, May 21, 2024)

A huge surprise and an undeserved award?

"For a second, it was hard to tell what silhouetted angel was killing the beginning of Chris Stapleton’s 'Think I’m in Love With You.' [...] Her voice fit the bluesy, sultry song well, and Stapleton, a true pro at big-time duets, knew how to cede the stage." (Justin Curto / vulture.com, May 17, 2024)

Ballads & Bangers: Handshakes in Heaven & Learn About Love

"What makes a song a banger? The most important is the hook, that sticks in your head, after you hear the song just once. In addition it will also have a solid beat, that you can't help but move to. And recognizability is also key." (DJ Rinehart / deepinthemix.com, July 23 2023)

Wait in the truck

"But it is our job as artists to sing about things that people are [sometimes] scared to talk about. Domestic abuse is a fragile subject, but I hope this song brings light to a situation that is more common than we’d like to admit. For the abusers, I hope this song haunts them. For the victims, I hope they know they’re not alone."   (Lainey Wilson / tennessean.com, August 26, 2022)